Ruby and Weiss sat at a café, Ruby in her usual attire, Weiss in a fashionable winter dress. An umbrella shielded them from the light snowfall.
"So," said Ruby, sipping her cocoa gingerly. "I know what I'm wearing to the ball, but what about you?"
"I was thinking something similar to what I wore that night at the opera." Weiss replied. "You seemed quite...fond of it." Her scroll buzzed. Weiss took it out of her purse, opening the screen and frowning at the message displayed. Ruby patiently waited for Weiss to put it away. The message read:
I have been informed there is a winter ball at Beacon. Contacting family friends to arrange your date. Love, Wolke.
Weiss frowned. Unbelievable.She put her scroll back in her purse, turning back to her girlfriend.
"Something wrong, babe?" Ruby asked, innocent gray eyes looking at her, scouring her soul, leaving nothing under shadow.
"An...issue with my father. I can resolve it on my own." Weiss replied. They chatted until they were done with their lunch, then paid and left. As they entered the dorm, Weiss stayed outside.
"I'll be back in an hour, Ruby. No later. See you soon!" She quickly kissed Ruby and departed.
Ruby waited until she was sure Weiss was gone, then exploded into motion. She moved their table into the center of the room, pulling their mismatched chairs up beside it. Grabbing her scroll, Ruby called Yang.
"Hey sis. No, I'm fine. I would like your help on this one thing, though..."
Weiss opened her scroll. Let's see who this poor sod is, she thought, opening her father's plethora of messages. Scarlet Jovian. I hope he takes this well. She walked all the way to the unobtrusive restaurant where her father said she could meet him. Approaching the establishment, she noticed a rather outlandish figure sporting crimson hair and a tailored salmon-colored suit. She waved hello, and sat down opposite him.
"Hello, Mr. Jovian," Weiss said cordially.
"Hello, Miss Schnee. I see our parents have arranged that we go to the dance together. I would be honored if you accepted me." he said, trying to bow while he was sitting down. Weiss looked down and smiled.
"About that. Mr. Jovian, there have been an unfortunate series of events, and due to these aforementioned events, I will not be attending the dance with you. I have someone else." Weiss said cooly. Now don't let your ego get the best of you, you idiot. Just say okay and leave. Scarlet was shocked.
"We barely met! C'mon, you don't even know me, and you're turning me down!" He collected himself, smoothing imaginary creases on his suit. Useless preening. I may enjoy this after all. "Sorry, I'm trying not to make a scene, it's just...I don't know many people here, and I thought you wouldn't either, and this would be a good chance to meet someone new. Let's kiss and make up, okay?" He ended the sentence with a lewd smile. All of the pity and patience Weiss had evaporated like a puddle in the hot sun.
"Mister Jovian. I do not wish to get to know you, not under these circumstances. I am going to the ball with a date already...with my girlfriend, Ruby." There. It's easy to admit you're gay to people who don't know you. Interesting how that is. Scarlet, on the other hand, looked shocked. He shrugged and nodded his head.
"Okay," he conceded. "How is that, anyway? Being a lesbian, and all?" Oh God, not another guy with a fetish. They're just jealous a girl wouldn't fall for their "moves" or "charm". Savages, almost all of them. Weiss cleared her throat.
"Let's not get into that. I just thought I would let you know. Good day." She got up and left, but could faintly hear Scarlet muttering,
"Lesbian, huh? That's probably pretty hot." Someone poured lava into Weiss' veins. She wheeled around and slapped the inconsiderate boy across the face, hard.
"Unbelievable." she whispered, strutting away on her heels. Now, to let Father know. The news would be better coming from me rather than that...that...boy! So immature! Weiss pulled out her scroll, tapping quickly, then deposited it back into her purse. Her message to her father read:
I already have a date. I explained to Scarlet. I'm going with a girl I know, Ruby Rose.
Weiss steeled herself for the inevitable. He won't be happy, but it doesn't matter. We can talk later. Returning to her dorm, she moved to take off her white winter coat, but paused when she saw Ruby in a beautiful crimson dress, holding a red rose in her hands, another white rose behind her ear.
"Hi," she said shyly.
"Ruby, what is this for?" Weiss asked, amazed her usually scatterbrained girlfriend had put this together.
"Well, I know we're going to the ball together, but I thought I'd ask you formally." she said, smiling a dazzling smile. "Come, sit down, I made you a steak. I hope you like medium rare, that's what all the tutorials said was the best."
Weiss put down her knife and fork, daintily dabbing at the corners of her mouth.
"Ruby, that was wonderful."
"Oh, it isn't over yet, princess." whispered Ruby, proffering her hand for Weiss to rise out of her seat. Holding Weiss' hand, Ruby led her to the middle of the room, and as if by magic, slow music started to play.
"Dignified," whispered Ruby, and she put one hand on Weiss' hip, the other still holding her hand. Weiss put her remaining hand on Ruby's shoulder, and they swayed to the music, until Weiss blurted,
"Middle school slow dance." Ruby looked at her, confused, then it dawned on her. Ruby's other hand slipped down to cradle Weiss' waist, while Weiss rested her hands around Ruby's neck. It was hard to tell how long they danced there, leaning on each other for support, but after that blissfully long time, Ruby whispered in Weiss' ear,
"I'm ready." Weiss looked in those slate eyes, and she knew exactly what Ruby meant.
As Ruby flopped on her back, panting, all she could say was,
"People say your first time is the worst: I think I could deal with that."
A/N: Oh shieeeet, they did it! Lol, sorry for being late on getting the chapter up. I've been dealing with some writer's block/extra depression lately, and I haven't been all that motivated. Don't worry, it'll get better. I'm really excited on this project I'm working on on the side, let's just say it has a little more…action than this fic. Also, if you are an artist, feel free to PM me if you feel up to drawing a custom picture for this fiction! I can't draw for my life. Follow/fav/review! Thanks for reading, see ya next time!